The program offers an immersive, federally-funded residential experience at Boston University, providing comprehensive academic support, hands-on research opportunities with university faculty, and college preparatory services specifically for aspiring STEM students from underrepresented backgrounds.
The Boston University Upward Bound Math Science program is a federally-funded college preparatory initiative designed to strengthen math and science skills for low-income and/or first-generation high school students. The program aims to help students recognize their potential to excel in STEM fields and encourages them to pursue postsecondary degrees and careers in these areas. Participants engage in an intensive six-week residential summer program on the Boston University campus, taking six classes in subjects like Math (Algebra I – Calculus), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology), Writing, Literature, Test Preparation, and Computer Science. Additionally, students participate in a full-day lab course each week taught by BU faculty and graduate students, with topics varying each summer to include areas such as Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Green Energy, Bio-statistics, Engineering, Astronomy, and Laboratory Biology. The program also offers after-school tutoring and classes during the academic year, science vacation weeks, and provides exposure to academic researchers at Boston University. Students gain valuable academic support, college planning resources, and hands-on STEM experiences, preparing them for success in higher education.
During the six-week residential summer program, students attend six classes daily, participate in a full-day lab course weekly, and work on a science-themed team project in the evenings.
This program is ideal for low-income and/or first-generation high school students with an expressed interest in studying science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, who are seeking intensive academic preparation and exposure to university life.
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